Coding With Kids
Titanium Sponsors: 10' x 10' booth (includes 1 table, 2 chairs)
We will use the space to bring chromebooks to demonstrate to kids and families the kind of curriculum we offer.
Boz Institute
1. Transform the agave plant into a DNA sequence and explore biodiversity of closely related plants.
2. Tiny translucent worms may hold answers to human health and longevity. Observe them under the microscope and find out why.
3. Sea urchins and fish have much in common with humans. Observe egg fertilization and early embryo development of purple urchin and zebrafish.
4. Gender differences affect decision making. Identify female and male fruit flies and learn why they scientists study them.
The Able Arch & The Trusty Truss
What makes arches and triangles so strong? Explore both the physical science and the history of arch and truss bridges. Participants will perform five experiments to investigate the inherent strength of these shapes and understand why civil engineers frequently use them in the design and construction of structures in general, and in designing and constructing bridges in particular. Participants will also build a structure that they can take home with them.
Program is appropriate for school-age children and families! Please note a $20 workshop admission price.
EXPO Day (San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering)
Join us at Petco Park on Saturday, March 2nd for a day full of FREE, FUN SCIENCE! From 10-5 the park will be packed with over 130 different hands-on activities showcasing STEM for participants of all ages!
intrexon - Better DNA Company
Intrexon Corporation (NASDAQ: XON) is Powering the Bioindustrial Revolution with Better DNA™ to create biologically-based products that improve the quality of life and the health of the planet. Intrexon’s integrated technology suite provides its partners across diverse markets with industrial-scale design and development of complex biological systems delivering unprecedented control, quality, function, and performance of living cells. We call our synthetic biology approach Better DNA®.
X-ray Vision Isn’t Just for Superman: The Leidos® Experience
As a leading supplier of security scanning equipment to the Department of Homeland Security and customs organizations around the world, Leidos is proud to open our doors and introduce San Diego’s kids, parents, teachers, industry leaders and community member to STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) as part of the San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering.
UCSD Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)
The UCSD Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) will be hosting activities centered around the topic of diabetes. There will be two interactive demonstrations, one giving insight into the biology of diabetes and the other highlighting bioengineering-related treatments.
Clean Water Warriors
Explore nature nestled right in the heart of Mission Valley! This special event will include lots of opportunities for kids to practice hands-on science, learn about nearby nature, and share their new knowledge with the community. Kids will get to skim for plankton samples and analyze them, collect river water samples and test the water quality, and go on a guided nature walk along the San Diego River! This hands-on learning opportunity is a great way for the whole family to get outdoors and get to know our region’s namesake waterway!
Women in STEM 2019
As part of the 11th Annual San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering, held March 2-10, with more than 60 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) related events throughout San Diego County, the Biocom Institute is hosting an event geared for middle- and high school-aged girls to celebrate Women in STEM.
Sharp Minds
Invasion of the Gene Snatchers! How antibiotic-resistant bacteria swap and steal each other’s armor
